Is Calcium Chloride halal?
Calcium Chloride is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. An inorganic calcium salt used to balance electrolytes in IV fluids, eye drops, and dialysis solutions. Mineral origin; halal.
Excipient (electrolyte) · Confidence: High
Also known as: CaCl2
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What it is
An inorganic calcium salt used to balance electrolytes in IV fluids, eye drops, and dialysis solutions.
Source:FDA IIG — Calcium chloride
Why it's here
Maintains physiological calcium levels and tonicity of liquid formulations.
Why it may matter
Mineral origin; halal.
Source:FDA IIG — Calcium chloride
Common sources
- Mineral / chemical synthesis
Reason codes
mineralOrigin
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AuditCommon questions
- Is Calcium Chloride halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Calcium Chloride as HALAL (High confidence). Mineral origin; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Calcium Chloride used for in medicines?
- An inorganic calcium salt used to balance electrolytes in IV fluids, eye drops, and dialysis solutions. Maintains physiological calcium levels and tonicity of liquid formulations.
- What are common sources of Calcium Chloride?
- Common sources include: Mineral / chemical synthesis. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
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Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.